THE Formula 1 is going through one of its most balanced moments in recent times following the retirement of Max Verstappen and the one-two of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in the Australian Grand Prix (Lando Norris completed the podium). In view of the Japanese GP, scheduled for 4 to 6 April at the Suzuka circuit, The three-time reigning champion will try to maintain the top of the drivers’ standings, while those of Ferrari follow him closely.
Verstappen was left out of the race on lap five due to a brake problem on his Red Bull and Sainz, returning after his absence in Saudi Arabia, took his first win of the season. This marks the end of a series of 19 victories in the last 20 games and a run of 43 games without abandonment.
Sainz and his first victory of the seasonIt is not the first time that the Spanish driver – who will not remain at Ferrari due to the arrival of Lewis Hamilton in 2025 and is one of the most sought-after figures in the next market – prevails between the three-time world champion and victory: the last time was in the 2023 Grand Singapore Prize.
Times and how to watch the Japanese GP on TV
Verstappen abandoned in Australia and many persecute him on the drivers’ table. The fourth race of the 2024 Formula 1 season takes place will take place on Sunday 6 April, starting at 2am at dawn (Argentine time) and can be followed through the category’s own platform (F1 TV Pro), with the stipulation of the package of all competitions, in addition to training and qualifying tests. Likewise, it will also be available live on Fox Sports and streaming on the Disney Star Plus platform.
Formula 1: drivers ranking
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 51 points
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 47 points
- Sergio Pérez (Red Bull) – 46 points
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 40 points
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 28 points
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 27 points
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 18 points
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 16 points
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 9 points
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 8 points
- Oliver Bearman (Ferrari) 6 points
- Yuki Tsunoda (RB) – 6 points
- Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) – 3 points
- Kevin Magnussen (Haas) – 1 point
- Guanyu Zhou (Kick Sauber) – 0 points
- Daniel Ricciardo (RB) – 0 points
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – 0 points
- Esteban Ocon (Alpino) – 0 points
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 0 points
- Valteri Bottas (Kick Sauber) – 0 points
- Logan Sargeant (Williams) – 0 points
Formula 1: constructors’ ranking
- Red Bull – 97 points
- Ferrari – 93 points
- McLaren – 55 points
- Mercedes – 26 points
- Aston Martin – 25 points
- RB Honda-6 points
- Haas – 4 points
- Sauber football – 0 points
- Williams – 0 points
- Alpine – 0 points
Formula 1: 2024 calendar
- April 21: China | Shanghai
- May 5: Miami | You love me
- May 19: Emilia Romagna | Imola
- May 26: Munich | Monte Carlo-Monaco
- June 9: Canada | Montreal-Gilles Villeneuve
- June 23: Spain | Barcelona-Catalonia
- June 30: Austria | Red Bull Ring
- July 7: Great Britain | Silverstone
- July 21: Hungary | Budapest-Hungaroring
- July 28: Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps
- August 25: Netherlands | Zandvoort
- September 1: Italy | monza
- September 15: Azerbaijan | Baku
- September 22: Singapore | Singapore
- October 20: United States | Austin – Circuit of the Americas
- October 27: Mexico | Hermanos Rodríguez Autodrome
- November 3: Brazil | Interlagos
- November 24: Las Vegas | Las Vegas
- December 1: Qatar | Losail
- December 8: Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi
Source: Clarin
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